The federal government announced $229 million for tuberculosis, food security and child supports in Inuit Nunangat, including a one-year, $115 million renewal of the Inuit Child First Initiative; northern leaders and service providers say they want longer-term program changes rather than temporary funding.
British Columbia officials say the province faces an $11.2 billion deficit and have signalled spending reductions while aiming to protect core services; the government's budget is due to be tabled Tuesday.
Red Lake is asking provincial and federal governments for support as two nearby mining projects fast-tracked by Ontario and a new regional bridge are expected to bring jobs and a projected 1,500–2,000 new residents over the next decade.
Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux left the Conservative caucus to join the Liberals, adding one seat to the Liberal count in the current minority Parliament. Historically, more than 300 members of Parliament have changed party affiliation while in office since 1867.
Se7en Interiors Inc. released a framework on February 20, 2026, that describes wellness-oriented residential environments for cottage properties and the role of natural interior design. The document highlights buyer attention to material authenticity, sensory comfort, and visual continuity with surrounding landscapes.
Researchers at Carleton University's Math Lab are urging Ontario to introduce universal early numeracy screening beginning in kindergarten to identify learning gaps early, and recent EQAO results show a sizable share of students did not meet provincial math standards.
Hallowed Tattoo Studio in Thunder Bay will hold a flash tattoo fundraiser at Lakehead Unitarian Fellowship on Saturday, Feb. 21, with proceeds supporting Shelter House, which provides emergency beds and meals.
India's high commissioner to Canada said a comprehensive trade agreement could be completed within a year as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to visit India; formal negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement were launched in November.
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt told CBC Radio that Mark Zuckerberg appeared in court defending Meta against allegations its platforms were designed to addict and harm young users, and Haidt said his team has collected internal Meta studies suggesting the company knew about those harms.
The U.S. Department of Justice–released Epstein files mention Montreal hundreds of times and identify several Quebec-linked figures, including Austin Hill, Guy Laliberté and Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem.
